Project Engineer at Parsons in Las Vegas, NV

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons has an amazing career opportunity for a talented Project Engineer to join our team! In this role you will contribute to multiple exciting projects and utilize your expertise in the project design, execution, overview and construction phases in beautiful southern Nevada.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Prepare, process, review and maintain a wide variety of special engineering studies, correspondence, submittals, records, files and reports pertaining to water facilities design and construction projects
• Perform complex engineering assignments involving the development, review, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of waterworks design and construction projects, including chemical feed systems such as on-site sodium hypochlorite generation and injection facilities, flocculation areas, as well as pumping stations, wells, pipelines and reservoirs
• Maintain first-level quality assurance to confirm that the design and installation of all work are in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Prepare and/or review project inspection daily reports
• Review quality management and control plans ensuring consultants and contractors are administering per plan
• Ensure testing and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures
• Collaborate with design and construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the designs and construction work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees
• Ensure that personnel engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards
• Establish and maintain liaison with design engineering staff. Review and interpret design drawings and specifications, construction and contract documents for water works facilities and construction projects to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with client representatives and contractors
• Provide resolutions for technical engineering problems and coordinate-collaborate on application of solutions
• Review design and construction schedules and monitor progress ensuring milestones are met
• Provide schedule and progress review reports to the Design and Construction Managers
• Monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline
• Ensure that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality
• Organize the accumulation of assigned data for the final project turnover and report
• Initiate and maintain records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc.
• Interface with the client and upper-level management as requested

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related construction field
• 10+ years of experience including office design and/or field construction working with large teams
• Professional Engineering Licensure in the State of Nevada or the ability to be able to obtain a PE license within one year of hire
• Ability to review and prepare complex plans, specifications and legal contracts; perform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems; prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Exhibits thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
• Working knowledge of civil engineering and construction-related processes, as well as industry practices; principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation; principles, modern techniques and equipment used in the design and construction of public works projects; strength, properties, and uses of construction materials; construction inspection methods, practices, and techniques
• Experience with multi-million-dollar capital improvement projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Trimble (formerly eBuilder)
• Familiarity with P6
• Water experience is strongly preferred including design and construction of pumping stations, reservoirs and large diameter piping

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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